DAAD completion grant and 'equal opportunity' grant
by DAAD via Akademisches Auslandsamt Uni Mannheim
Stipend
Monthly rate per DAAD; normally 4 months
Duration
~4 months
Level
bachelor, master
Deadline
Called twice per year by the Akademisches Auslandsamt (completion); Aug - Nov window (equity)
Overview
Two Foreign-Office-funded aids: Studienabschlussstipendium for international students in the final phase of study (financial need mandatory, weighted motivation 30% / finances 30% / academic report 20% / GPA 20%), called twice yearly; and the DAAD grant for more equal opportunities (refugee experience, chronic illness, caregiving, sole care situation etc.), normally 4 months, autumn term.
Provider
DAAD via Akademisches Auslandsamt Uni Mannheim
Type
university Scholarship
Who Can Apply
International students enrolled at Uni Mannheim
Degree Levels
bachelor, master
Benefits & Financial Support
Funding Amount
Monthly rate per DAAD; normally 4 months
Eligibility Requirements
- Completion grant: proven financial need plus academic referee report. Equal-opportunity grant: documented special social challenge
- autumn/winter window (Aug - Nov).
What This Scholarship Covers
Living Allowance
Monthly stipend for rent, food, and daily expenses
In the provider's words
- living_costs
How to Apply
Check Eligibility
Verify you meet the nationality, degree level, academic, and language requirements listed above.
Prepare Documents
Gather your academic transcripts, degree certificates, CV, letters of recommendation, language certificates, and motivation letter.
Find a Programme
Identify the German university and programme you want to study. Some scholarships require university admission before applying.
Submit Application
Apply through the official application portal before the deadline. Upload all required documents as PDFs.
Interview & Selection
If shortlisted, attend an interview (may be online). Selection committees assess academic merit, motivation, and fit.
Receive Decision
Scholarship decisions typically arrive 3-6 months after the deadline. If awarded, complete visa and enrolment procedures.
Application Document Checklist
- Completed application form
- Curriculum vitae (CV / resume)
- Motivation letter / statement of purpose
- Bachelor's or Master's degree certificate
- Academic transcripts with grades
- Language proficiency certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, TestDaF, or DSH)
- Letter(s) of recommendation from university professors
- Valid passport copy
- Passport-sized photograph
- University admission letter (if already accepted)
Note: Exact document requirements vary. Always check the official scholarship page for the definitive list.
Need Help With Your Application?
Scholarship applications are competitive: a strong profile evaluation, polished SOP, and the right university selection make the difference. GradGermany's experts can help at every step.
Want our guides higher up in Google?
Mark GradGermany as a preferred source and Google gives our pages more room when you search about studying in Germany. Takes one tap, and you can undo it any time from the same screen.
Quick Facts
- Amount
- Monthly rate per DAAD; normally 4 months
- Duration
- ~4 months
- Degree Levels
- bachelor master
- Deadline
- Called twice per year by the Akademisches Auslandsamt (completion); Aug - Nov window (equity)
- Who Can Apply
- International students enrolled at Uni Mannheim
Frequently Asked Questions About the DAAD completion grant and 'equal opportunity' grant
Other University Scholarships
Deutschland Scholarship (Deutschlandstipendium)
Universitaet Mannheim with private sponsors / BMBF
Merit-and-engagement scholarship; about two thirds purpose-bound to fields per sponsor preference; 146 awarded in 2025/26, target ~140 for 2026/27; includes non...
DAAD prize/scholarships for committed international students
DAAD via Akademisches Auslandsamt Uni Mannheim
DAAD-funded awards from the Federal Foreign Office budget for international students with good grades and special social/societal/intercultural engagement; appl...